THE Balonne Shire Council is hoping new funding gained for wild dog fencing will help them reinvigorate the once thriving sheep industry in their region boosting job opportunities following water buybacks woes.

While the exact figure is yet to be released, Balonne Shire Mayor Richard Marsh said wild dog fencing was one of three things council had been successful in receiving funding for including two new positions of Economic Development Officer and Grants Officer.

The region has suffered major job losses and schooling enrolments since water buybacks began draining small towns like Dirranbandi and St George.